Noun
A genus of coniferous trees of the northen hemisphere, including the Norway spruce and the American black and white spruces. These trees have pendent cones, which do not readily fall to pieces, in this and other respects differing from the firs.
Source: Webster's dictionaryCraftsmanship Wood in harp construction varies by instrument, but Sitka Spruce ( Picea sitchensis ) is the most common soundboard wood. Source: Internet
Commercial pines are grown in plantations for timber that is denser, more resinous, and therefore more durable than spruce (Picea). Source: Internet
Effect of soil temperature on stem flow, shoot gas exchange and water potential of Picea engelmannii (Parry) during snowmelt. Source: Internet
Response of Populus tremuloides, Populus balsamifera, Betula papyrifera and Picea glauca seedlings to low soil temperature and water-logged soil conditions. Source: Internet